383. TV Features
Sound Projector
This setup is unnecessary if using the TV speakers as a center channel. See page 28.
Sound Projector Technology
The TV’s
•To create the surround sound effect, the room walls must reflect sound and not be covered with sound- absorbent material.
•Repeat the setup procedure if you reconfigure the room’s walls or furnishings.
Before You Begin
Positioning the TV
•Center the seating area in front of the TV and at least six feet away from it.
•Arrangements that give good results:
•If the room is an odd shape, locate the TV to take best advantage of wall reflections.
•Avoid locations that may distort sound reflections.
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Connecting the TV
To hear digital surround sound, the TV must be con- nected to a digital surround sound source. The TV can receive digital surround sound from:
•Any HDMI jack
•The ANT input (from some digital broadcasts)
Other stereo connections will provide Dolby Pro Logic surround sound.
Basic Manual Setup
Note: 265 Series. If you have already performed Auto setup, do not make manual adjustments. Doing so will erase all settings created during Auto setup.
1.Press MENU and go to Sound > SoundPro.
2.Enter the room dimensions and layout information requested in the screen. To change measure-
ments, press | or enter numbers on the remote |
control’s keypad. |
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3.Press EXIT to exit and save settings.
4.Play some sample audio to check sound quality. If further adjustment is needed, use the Custom menu as described next.
Custom Menu
Use the Custom menu after defining the room layout.
For a room with large areas of curtains that might affect sound reflection, do the following:
a.Open the curtains fully to improve sound reflec- tion.
b.Set angles by performing the procedure in “Adjusting Beam Angles.”
c.Close the curtains.
d.Set levels by performing the procedure in “Adjusting Levels.”